With the growing numbers of virus, Trojans, and virus hoaxes, we are
requesting that in the future any virus warnings be posted to the
moderators;
Computer_Help_and_Discussion-owner@yahoogroups.com
We ask this in order to prevent the virus hoaxes (urban legends)
which seem so common these days from being spread and the resulting
deletion of system files.
We are by no means discrediting any past, present, or future members,
only trying to maintain the focus of the group.
Remember your best defence against a Virus is obtained by using,
and keeping updated an Anti Virus program.
Hackfix is a 'not for profit' organization which test various
AV/Trojan programs;
www.hackfix.org
Software reviews - AntiVirus Section
http://hackfix.org/software/antivirus-section.html
"In this section, we wanted to suggest some Antivirus packages,
Utilites to best utilize your antivirus programs, URLs to get them, to
help you make a better and more educated choice to protect yourself.
The software will be listed along with a webpage URL for you to get
or read about the program, and type (Freeware or shareware)."
PCFlank - http://www.pcflank.com/
"The goal of PC Flank is to make your interactions on the Internet safe
and private. We provide a lot of free services for protecting your
system
and network such as on-line test of your system for vulnerabilities to
Internet threats, expert advice and consulting and much more."
Some free AV programs;
Anti-Vir - AntiVirhttp://www.free-av.com/
AVG - http://www.grisoft.com
TrojanCheck - http://www.wilders.org/downloads.htm
On line scans;
Bitdefender - http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
Finjian - http://www.finjan.com/mcrc/sec_test.cfm
Mcafee- http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/vso/default.asp?
Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/
PitStop - http://pcpitstop.com/antivirus/AV.asp
Symantec - http://www.symantec.com/securitycheck/
Trend - http://housecall.antivirus.com
There are several good anti-virus groups/list avalible on line, which
can help you keep informed and updated on the latest virus/and hoaxes.
Usefull refference sites;
Symantec (Norton Anti-Virus)
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html
McAfee
http://vil.mcafee.com/hoax.asp have information on their sites dealing
with
bogus virus alerts.
Virus Library
http://www.viruslibrary.com/ Newest viruses, most active, alerts.
Hoaxes:
Snopes.com http://www.snopes2.com
UrbanLegends.com http://urbanlegends.com
ScamBusters.com http://www.scambusters.com
UrbanLegends.about.com http://urbanlegends.about.com
Stiller.com http://www.stiller.com/hoaxes.htm
Datafellows.com http://www.datafellows.com/news/hoax
Kumite.com http://www.vmyths.com/
